Summary:
The city of Live Oak, Florida is home to 8 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 3 alternative schools. These schools are part of the Suwannee school district, which is ranked 38 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in Live Oak is Suwannee Springcrest Elementary, which has the highest statewide ranking among the elementary schools, ranking 750 out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools and receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It also has the highest proficiency rates in several subject areas, including 64% proficient or better in 5th grade science, 78% in 4th grade math, and 63% in 5th grade English Language Arts. Another standout is Suwannee Virtual School, which has an impressive 94.4% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the other schools in the district, and a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 2.6%.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the schools, with Suwannee Middle School and Suwannee Springcrest Elementary consistently outperforming the other schools on test scores and statewide rankings. Additionally, several schools, particularly the alternative schools, have very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 32.1% to 72.2%, which is a concerning trend that likely impacts student learning and achievement. The wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 25.26% to 82%, indicates that the schools serve student populations with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, presenting unique challenges and opportunities for the district.
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